Peer Mentors play a vital role in welcoming new students in the Kinesiology and Health Science program, hosting engaging events, and connecting them with valuable campus resources.
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Let's meet KAHSSO's 2024-2025 Peer Mentors!
Watch PM Roxana's introduction video! Roxana is currently in her 5th year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, aiming to pursue a career as a Dermatologist. Her main goals are to assist newer students and expand her social network. Her favorite KINE course is KINE 1000: Sociocultural Perspectives in Kinesiology. Roxana's hobbies include reading, roller skating, and sketching. She dreams of one day running a small bakery.
Watch PM Juan's introduction video! Juan is currently in his 3rd year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, aspiring to pursue a career in Physiotherapy. His goal is to provide comprehensive support in academic, physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects. Since childhood, Spiderman has been Juan's superhero inspiration. Outside of academics, his hobbies include hitting the gym, playing basketball, going for runs, and cooking.
Watch PM David's introduction video! David is in his 3rd year of the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, aspiring to become a Family Physician. His primary goal as a Peer Mentor is to support incoming students in their transition to university life and to contribute positively to the school community. Outside of academics, David actively participates in sports, including York's Varsity Ultimate Frisbee team. He's also a sneaker enthusiast and enjoys watching the show "Moving."
Watch PM Denisaa's introduction video! Denisaa is in her 3rd year of the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, with aspirations of a career in Dentistry. Her primary goal as a Peer Mentor is to foster a supportive community with her mentees, guiding them toward achieving their goals. Outside of her academic pursuits, Denisaa has a passion for travel; this summer, she visited Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sri Lanka, and London. She stays curious about the world around her and enjoys exploring new places. In her leisure time, Denisaa's favorite shows to watch are The Office and Breaking Bad.
Watch PM Gabrielle's introduction video! Gabrielle is currently in her 4th year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, aspiring to pursue a career in Dentistry. Her goals as a peer mentor include communicating clearly and effectively, meeting mentees' needs, and ensuring every mentee feels acknowledged and understood.
Her favorite movie is Little Women, and she enjoys activities such as drawing, painting, and reading in her spare time. Interestingly, Gabrielle has never broken a bone in her body!
Watch PM Areeya's introduction video! Areeya is in her 4th year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, aspiring to pursue a career in Physiotherapy. Her goal is to facilitate a smooth transition for all new university students and to foster a positive and engaging environment within the community. Outside of her academic pursuits, Areeya enjoys photography, swimming, and reading, with her favorite movie series being the Hunger Games. She also has a passion for sports such as Formula 1, NHL, and the Olympics, and she loves playing video games in her spare time!
Watch PM Rojina's introduction video! Rojina is currently in her 4th year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, with aspirations to pursue a career in Dentistry. Her goal is to support incoming students in their transition from high school to university, helping them feel less overwhelmed and intimidated by fostering connections and building a sense of community.Outside of academics, Rojina enjoys oil painting, listening to music, and ice skating. Fun fact: she can vibrate her eyes on command!
Watch PM Shaan's introduction video! Shaan is currently in his 2nd year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, with aspirations to pursue a career as a Family Physician. His hobbies include creating car content to share on social media, and he enjoys tackling challenges head-on to learn through experience.
Watch PM Victor's introduction video! Victor is currently in his 3rd year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program. His goal as a peer mentor is to assist mentees in achieving their goals by guiding them to leverage the resources and opportunities available within the university. Having navigated challenges as a newcomer to the educational system at York, Victor empathizes with the adjustment process and aims to support others in overcoming similar obstacles. Outside of his academic pursuits, Victor is passionate about photography and creates content as a YouTuber.
Watch PM Shabaz's introduction video! Shahbaz is currently in his 2nd year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program. His goal is to empower mentees with the necessary resources and skills to excel in university while maintaining a high level of professionalism in his role. Among his academic interests, Shahbaz particularly enjoys KINE 1000: Sociocultural Perspectives in Kinesiology. Outside of his studies, he pursues hobbies such as sketching, collecting bottle caps, and playing the guitar.
Watch PM Arjun's introduction video! Arjun is currently in his 3rd year of studies in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program, with aspirations to pursue a career in healthcare. He currently loves the show Bridgerton and enjoys exercising as his hobby. Arjun's favorite KINE course is KINE 3012: Human Physiology II. He also has a passion for watching WWE matches from the 2000s and 2010s and counts Avatar: The Last Airbender as his favorite movie.
Watch PM Ashley's introduction video! Ashley is in her 4th year in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program and aims to pursue a career in Dentistry. Her main goal as a Peer Mentor is to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for first-year students. In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading books; her favorite shows are Criminal Minds and The Witcher. Her top KINE course is KINE 2031: Human Anatomy. Ashley has a background as a competitive swimmer and also loves watching F1!
